Tax Reform…Not Just Yet
While the framework for the Trump administration's proposed tax overhaul bill has been released, the details are light and there are more questions than answers. ...
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October
Author: Tammy Wener
The Increasing Cost of Higher Education
According to the College Board Trends in College Pricing 2016, it is true that the cost of a college education in the United States is increasing at a faster rate than inflation (as measured by the Consumer Price Index for all urban consumers, CPI-U)....
Read MoreTypes of 529 Plans
There are two types of 529 plans; prepaid and savings, and prepaid plans only cover tuition and some mandatory fees while savings plans cover tuition, fees, room and board, and other qualified expenses....
Read MoreApplying for Financial Aid
Even if everyone has told you that there is no way you will receive any aid, apply anyway, especially if the student is interested in a private university. Your Expected Family Contribution (EFC) is based on more than just income. According to the National Center for...
Read MoreCollege Tuition: Consider the Long-Game
Cost. It’s the First and Most Overwhelming Thought When it Comes to Planning for College. We’ve all seen the statistics. The average annual sticker price for undergraduate college tuition, room and board, and fees at a public four-year university in 2016 was $20,090. For a private...
Read MoreThe Facts of Finance: Our New Blog
We are particularly excited about launching this blog Financial Fact or Fiction as it coincides with a move to our new offices. We hope you will join us weekly for new posts and send us your questions which we will address in future posts. Getting to...
Read MoreWe’ve Moved!
A New Location We are excited to share our new address with you. RW Financial Planning has moved to 475 Half Day Road, Suite 100, Lincolnshire, IL 60069. All other contact information remains the same. Come by and see us. We'd love to show you...
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